What ArchVision does

ArchVision is a privately-held AEC technology company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, that operates a multi-product distribution platform serving architects, engineers, and visualization professionals in over 100 countries. Its core proprietary technology is RPC (Responsive Platform Agnostic Content), a patented photo-based 3D asset format delivering lightweight, responsive people, plants, vehicles, and objects for architectural visualization. RPC assets dynamically adjust to lighting, scale, and perspective and integrate across more than ten major design and rendering platforms including Autodesk 3ds Max, Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and Bentley MicroStation. The company maintains 11–50 employees and is led by CEO Corey Rubadue and Founder/President Randall Stevens.

ArchVision distributes a broad portfolio of third-party visualization products alongside its own content and platforms. Distributed offerings include Chaos rendering engines (Corona, V-Ray, Enscape), D5 Render, Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, Rhino, and SketchUp. ArchVision-owned products include the Renderpeople library (3,300+ photogrammetry-scanned human models), Seedmesh Studio (modular vegetation/environment assets), the AVAIL content management platform, and FOVEA. The company also sells a 2025-vintage AI tools category — Veras (generative design visualization), Geopogo Cities (AI-powered 3D city generation), Glyph (parametric modeling), Helix (BIM productivity), and Morphis (generative design sandbox) — and building performance analytics tools via Solemma (Sefaira, ClimateStudio).

The company generates revenue primarily through software subscriptions (annual and monthly tiers such as Solo, Premium, Collection, Studio), perpetual licenses with maintenance (Rhino, ForestPack, RailClone, Object2VR, Pano2VR), usage-based Chaos Credits, and freemium tiers (AVAIL). Distribution runs through direct e-commerce (archvision.com), a direct enterprise sales team handling custom quotes, and specialized channel partners — Carahsoft for US government sales and Creation Engine for education. No revenue, funding, or external investor information is disclosed.

Name

ArchVision

Legal name

ArchVision, Inc

Website

https://archvision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ArchVision is a privately-held AEC technology company that distributes rendering engines, 3D modeling tools, photorealistic content libraries, AI visualization tools, and the AVAIL content management platform for architects, engineers, and visualization professionals across more than 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Visualization Software

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143), Software Publishers (5132), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Asset Libraries & Template Marketplaces (stock, characters, themes) (EDAFAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Graphic Design & Visual Content Production (BPAFAIAC), Creative, Content Production & Ad Ops Tools (BPAMALAK)

Keywords

• Architectural visualization software
• 3D rendering tools
• BIM content libraries
• Design visualization solutions
• AEC software distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription Sales: ArchVision generates the majority of its revenue through annual and monthly software subscriptions sold directly through its e-commerce platform. Products like Corona, Enscape, V-Ray, Lumion, SketchUp, D5 Render, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, and others are distributed on subscription tiers (Solo, Premium, Collection/Studio). Subscriptions include named or floating licenses, software upgrades, and technical support for the subscription period.
2. Perpetual Software Licenses: Some products, such as Rhino (full licenses) and ForestPack/RailClone, are sold as perpetual licenses with annual maintenance plans. These licenses are permanent and do not expire, with prices including support and service releases for the current version. Maintenance plans provide prioritized technical support, early access to beta versions, and regular updates.
3. Chaos Credits (Usage-Based): Chaos Credits provide a usage-based revenue stream, allowing users to consume rendering credits across Chaos products. Credits are available in pool plans and sold in bundles (e.g., 60,000, 120,000, 240,000 credits for educational institutions).
4. Digital Content Libraries: ArchVision sells access to digital content libraries including RPC (Responsive Platform Agnostic Content), Renderpeople (over 3,300 human 3D models), and Seedmesh Studio. These are offered as subscription tiers (Solo, Studio) with free AVAIL integration and regular content upgrades.
5. AVAIL Platform Tiers: AVAIL is offered in three tiers: Free (with limited channels and basic features), Annual ($0.00 listed, adding cloud hosting, unlimited channels, virtualized thumbnails), and Enterprise (adding SSO, analytics, automation). This creates a freemium model that converts users to paid tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ArchVision distributes, develops, and sells a portfolio of AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) visualization software and 3D content products through its e-commerce platform and direct sales. Its offerings include rendering engines (Corona, V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, D5 Render, Unreal Engine), 3D modeling tools (Rhino, SketchUp), digital content libraries (RPC, Renderpeople, Seedmesh Studio), the AVAIL content management platform, and AI-powered visualization tools (Veras, Geopogo Cities). The company serves AEC professionals, enterprise teams, government agencies, and educational institutions in over 100 countries.

Product overview

ArchVision is a global leader in 3D visualization content creation, management, and delivery. The company operates as a multi-product distribution platform offering a comprehensive ecosystem of rendering solutions (Corona, D5 Render, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, V-Ray), 3D modeling tools (Rhino, SketchUp), digital content libraries (Renderpeople, RPC, Seedmesh Studio), content management (AVAIL), AI-powered visualization tools (Veras, Geopogo), productivity plugins (ForestPack, RailClone), and publishing tools (FOVEA). The portfolio is organized across categories: Rendering, Modeling, Content, Management, and Publishing, with products sourced from technology partners including Chaos, McNeel, Trimble, Epic Games, Dimension 5, and Solemma. ArchVision's core differentiators include RPC technology for photo-based 3D assets, AVAIL for centralized content management, and partnerships with leading AEC visualization software providers. The company serves customers in over 100 countries, with RPC recognized as the image-based rendering technology of choice for leading animation, CAD, real-time simulation, and 3D modeling software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOVEA: Smart assets and real-time visualization platform that unifies content, rendering, and workflow solutions.
• AVAIL
• RPC (Responsive Platform Agnostic Content)
• Family + Detail Warehouse

Products and services

• Corona Chaos Corona is a powerful, artist-friendly photorealistic rendering engine for interior designers, 3D artists, and visualizers. Available as a plugin for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D, it operates within a host application to deliver realistic lighting and materials with minimal setup.
• D5 Render D5 Render is a real-time, fully ray-traced visualization tool that enables seamless live-linking with major 3D modeling tools. It combines real-time rendering with cinematic-quality visuals and AI-powered scene optimization for photorealistic results.
• Enscape Enscape is a real-time rendering engine that provides instant visualization power directly from modeling environments. It enables design iteration and client presentations with interactive walkthroughs and supports RPC content in Revit.
• Lumion Lumion is a real-time visualization software that turns 3D models into lifelike, cinematic visuals. It features real-time ray tracing, an AI Image Upscaler for 8K resolution output, and seamless integration with CAD/BIM tools including SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, and Archicad.
• Twinmotion Twinmotion is a real-time visualization tool that combines speed, simplicity, and creativity to turn architectural concepts into immersive, lifelike visual presentations. It offers Direct Link with Revit, Archicad, and SketchUp, plus VR integration and photoreal visuals.
• Unreal Engine Subscription Unreal Engine subscription provides real-time performance and stunning visual fidelity for professional creation. Features advanced rendering, world-building, collaboration tools, Nanite virtualized geometry, and Lumen global illumination for immersive, high-fidelity experiences.
• V-Ray V-Ray is a rendering solution that delivers unmatched realism and control, known for physically accurate lighting, materials, and global illumination. Works seamlessly within SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, and 3ds Max, combining GPU and CPU rendering for professional results.
• Rhino Rhino is a precision 3D modeling application that enables designers to explore complex shapes and innovative forms. Features include SubD modeling, enhanced rendering with advanced materials and lighting, and QuadMesh tools for editable surfaces, with support for Windows and Mac.
• SketchUp SketchUp is a 3D modeling application that enables users to go from concept to completion with integrated tools for modeling, documentation, and visualization. Includes desktop application, Layout, Style Builder, SketchUp Viewer for XR and Mobile apps, and web version with unlimited cloud storage.
• Renderpeople Renderpeople offers a library of over 3,300 ultra-realistic, high-resolution 3D human models created using advanced photogrammetry scanning. The models are fully rigged, textured, and optimized for immediate use in 3ds Max, Blender, and Cinema 4D.
• RPC (Responsive Platform Agnostic Content) RPC (Responsive Platform Agnostic Content) is ArchVision's patented technology delivering lightweight, photo-based 3D assets like people, plants, and objects for seamless visualization. Assets dynamically adjust to lighting, scale, and perspective and are compatible with leading design applications including 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp.
• Seedmesh Studio Seedmesh Studio provides fully modular 3D assets including trees, plants, and ground cover with ultra-detailed 3D models and 4K textures. Features custom shaders for wind, translucency, and thickness effects, optimized for real-time engines like Unity and AEC visualization.
• AVAIL AVAIL is a content management platform that enables users to instantly find, manage, and share design content. Features visual discovery through rich thumbnails, seamless integration with Revit, Rhino, and other AEC tools, centralized library management with metadata and permissions control, and AVAIL 5.0 with AI-powered help chat and related content linking.
• Geopogo Cities Geopogo is an AI-powered 3D visualization platform for cities that enables users to create, showcase, and refine designs within real-world city environments. Features location selection for any real-world location, 3D city context visualization, and AI-powered generation of realistic 3D city models.
• ForestPack ForestPack is a scattering and instancing plugin for 3ds Max that enables creation and management of vast distributions of natural objects across complex surfaces. Features surface adaptation tools, parametric distribution control, and advanced instancing for efficient rendering of millions of objects.
• RailClone RailClone is a parametric modeling plugin for 3ds Max that creates complex architectural and linear structures using flexible, rule-based geometry. Features a node-based Style Editor for custom parametric rules, adaptive systems for automatic segment adjustment, and a library of nearly 500 presets.
• FOVEA FOVEA is a publishing tool from ArchVision that works in conjunction with RPC content and additional 3D visualization tools to support the AEC industry, enabling smart assets and streamlined workflows.
• Sefaira Sefaira is a performance analysis tool for early-stage building design that provides instant insight on energy, daylight, and thermal comfort. Integrates with SketchUp and Revit for real-time analysis during concept design.
• Veras Veras is an AI-powered creative tool that transforms rough Revit or SketchUp models into polished design visuals using AI. Enables rapid ideation with prompt-based generation for alternate styles, atmospheres, and design directions.
• Glyph Glyph is a parametric modeling tool that provides modern parametric modeling capabilities in Revit using intuitive inputs. Enables geometry generation, parametric control without Dynamo or coding, and family automation.
• Helix Helix is a BIM productivity tool that accelerates Revit workflows through automation. Streamlines sheet creation, naming, cleanup, and parameter management with guided modeling and standardization features.
• Morphis Morphis is a generative design sandbox for creating, testing, and refining geometry with real-time feedback. Enables students to generate multiple design options using controlled sliders, presets, and geometric drivers.
• Anima Anima provides lifelike 3D/4D Anima characters for architectural visualization, enabling realistically moving crowds and traffic in renders.
• Object2VR Object2VR is a tool that turns objects into fully interactive 360-degree experiences with smooth, high-resolution object spins. Offers hotspots, zoom levels, multi-row spins, custom skins, and branded UI elements with HTML5 export.
• Pano2VR Pano2VR transforms 360-degree images into immersive, interactive tours for web, mobile, and VR. Features skin editor, hotspot customization, automated linking and patching tools for multi-node tours.
• RealityCapture RealityCapture converts real-world scans and photography into highly detailed 3D assets that can be brought directly into Unreal Engine, enabling accurate environments and rapid asset creation.
• ClimateStudio ClimateStudio is a performance analysis tool from Solemma for building energy and environmental analysis, compatible with the ArchVision distribution platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• RPC content integrates seamlessly across 10+ major design and visualization platforms (3ds Max, Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, MicroStation, FormZ, MoDo, Enscape, V-Ray)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chaos (Chaos Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationChaos is a primary technology partner. ArchVision distributes Chaos products including Corona, V-Ray, Enscape, Anima, Veras, Chaos Cosmos, and Chaos Vantage. Chaos products are integrated with ArchVision's ecosystem, and V-Ray Collection bundles include Vantage, Anima, Veras, and Cosmos. ArchVision's AVAIL platform integrates Chaos content and tools. The partnership enables ArchVision to offer the full Chaos visualization suite to its AEC customer base.
• D5 Render (Dimension 5)coreTechnology or IntegrationD5 Render is a key technology partner referenced in ArchVision's mission statement and product portfolio. ArchVision distributes D5 Render, a real-time ray-traced visualization tool, offering D5 Pro and D5 Teams subscriptions. The partnership is part of ArchVision's strategy to provide the latest visualization technology to AEC professionals.
• LumioncoreTechnology or IntegrationLumion is a key rendering partner. ArchVision distributes Lumion Pro and Lumion Studio, real-time visualization tools. Products include LiveSync for CAD/BIM integration, 10,000+ models and materials, AI image upscaler, and Lumion View. The partnership enables ArchVision to offer real-time rendering capabilities to its AEC customer base.
• McNeel (Rhino)coreTechnology or IntegrationMcNeel is a technology partner for Rhino 3D modeling software. ArchVision distributes Rhino with full and upgrade licenses, available for Windows and Mac. RPC technology is supported in Rhino via the ArchVision RPC plugin, and AVAIL Browser provides integration. The partnership enables ArchVision to serve the precision 3D modeling market.
• Trimble (SketchUp)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrimble SketchUp is a flagship product in ArchVision's portfolio. ArchVision distributes SketchUp Pro and Studio as annual subscriptions. AVAIL Browser integrates with SketchUp for content access. ArchVision also provides SketchUp for government sales via Carahsoft and educational sales via Creation Engine, indicating a multi-channel distribution partnership.
• Epic Games (Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, RealityCapture)coreTechnology or IntegrationEpic Games is a key technology partner. ArchVision distributes Unreal Engine subscriptions, Twinmotion, and RealityScan. Unreal Engine provides real-time rendering, world-building, and collaboration tools. Twinmotion offers fast real-time visualization. RPC for Unreal is supported via a dedicated plugin. The partnership covers the full spectrum from real-time rendering to interactive visualization.
• GeopogocoreTechnology or IntegrationGeopogo is distributed by ArchVision as an AI-powered 3D city visualization tool. Geopogo leverages AI to generate realistic 3D city models, automate design integration, and enhance visualization accuracy for urban planning and architecture. It offers Standard, Pro, and Studio plans distributed through ArchVision.
• Solemma (Sefaira, ClimateStudio)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolemma is a technology partner. ArchVision distributes Sefaira (building performance analysis for SketchUp and Revit) and ClimateStudio. These tools enable energy analysis, daylighting, and thermal comfort evaluation during early design stages, expanding ArchVision's portfolio into building performance analytics.
• Autodesk (3ds Max, Revit, AutoCAD)coreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk platforms are integral to ArchVision's ecosystem. RPC technology is supported in 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit through dedicated ArchVision RPC plugins. AVAIL Browser integrates with Revit, 3ds Max, and AutoCAD. Chaos rendering products (Corona, V-Ray) also integrate with Autodesk platforms. This partnership ensures ArchVision's tools work natively within the most widely used AEC design software.
• CarahsoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarahsoft handles all government sales for SketchUp in the United States. Government agencies seeking SketchUp licenses are directed to Carahsoft ([email protected], 844-722-8436). This is a dedicated government channel partnership ensuring ArchVision's products reach public sector customers.
• Creation EnginecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCreation Engine handles all educational sales for SketchUp, including student, educator, and university lab licensing. Educational customers are directed to Creation Engine (creationengine.com, [email protected]). This channel partnership ensures ArchVision's products reach the academic market through a specialized education reseller.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chaos Group: Chaos develops and directly sells the V-Ray, Corona, Enscape, and Veras rendering products that ArchVision distributes for. As both a partner and a channel competitor, Chaos is the closest comparable: same AEC visualization customer base, overlapping product portfolio, and overlapping distribution channels in some geos.
• TurboSquid (Shutterstock): TurboSquid operates a large online 3D asset marketplace with comparable content (3D people, props, environments) across DCC software. Like ArchVision's RPC/Renderpeople/Seedmesh libraries, TurboSquid monetizes downloadable 3D content for visualization professionals - a direct marketplace peer.
• CGTrader: CGTrader runs a 3D model marketplace with millions of assets including architectural content and human/character models - directly comparable to ArchVision's RPC, Renderpeople, and Seedmesh libraries in serving designers and visualizers with subscription/asset monetization.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Trimble owns SketchUp, ArchVision's flagship distributed product, and runs its own global direct sales for SketchUp. As the underlying vendor/partner, Trimble is a comparable in AEC 3D modeling and visualization distribution, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• McNeel: McNeel develops Rhino and Grasshopper - key AEC modeling products ArchVision resells. As the principal software maker in ArchVision's modeling category with their own direct sales, McNeel is directly comparable on Rhino distribution and AEC precision-modeling customer base.
• Epic Games (Twinmotion/Unreal Engine): Epic Games produces Twinmotion and Unreal Engine - both distributed by ArchVision - and sells them directly to AEC and immersive-visualization customers. As a principal vendor with massive R&D and Unreal ecosystem, Epic is comparable in serving the same real-time AEC visualization buyer with overlapping products.
• Autodesk: Autodesk's AEC portfolio (3ds Max, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Forma) is the platform into which ArchVision's RPC integrates. As the dominant AEC software incumbent with its own visualization workflows, Autodesk is broadly comparable as both a partner and competitor.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley develops MicroStation and iTwin - both supported/integrated by ArchVision RPC. As a large AEC infrastructure-software incumbent with its own visualization stack, Bentley is comparable on serving AEC design customers and integrating 3D content into enterprise workflows.
• Nemetschek Group (Graphisoft/Vectorworks/Allplan): Nemetschek's AEC brands (Graphisoft Archicad, Vectorworks, Allplan) are design tools ArchVision partners render into (e.g., Lumion LiveSync supports Archicad). As a broad AEC software incumbent with bundled visualization positioning, Nemetschek is a comparable enterprise-AEC peer.

Emerging players

• BIMobject: BIMobject operates a BIM/AEC component and content marketplace with manufacturer-supplied BIM objects - structurally analogous to ArchVision's RPC channels and Family+Detail Warehouse on the BIM side. Smaller scale than Autodesk or Bentley but a focused content-marketplace peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/archvision

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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